Following many other predictions for 2004, especially Jeffrey Nolan's I would like to express my thoughts as well:

RFIDThe hype will continue, as well as the rather slow growth in real world applications, but it's a technology that will shape the world, it's unstoppable. We will see the stream of VC continue to flow.

Social SoftwareIs a clever idea, although it was there in 1999 already with Six Degrees it's now in the mind of users. Social Software providers will figure out several clever approaches to sell products and services through their networks. We'll see more start-ups with Funding and some demises. I'm pretty sure the first German funding in this sector will come as well.

VoIPVoIP will get big. Vonage will lead the pack, but user numbers will continue to rise as well as revenues. There are still many hurdles to take, but the time is about right.

Digital ContentHardly noticed by the public this sector will flourish enormously. Music and movie downloads, dating and other sectors will see their revenues rise.

WeblogsWhat should I say, it's a revolution :-)

Outsourcing/ BPOMore big outsourcing deals will be announced as well as several fundings, maybe we'll see a funding for a non-US based BPO company as well.

NanotechnologyIt's still more a buzzword than real available technology, 2004 will hardly bring a breakthrough.

Space LaunchThe X-Prize will be taken in 2004

WifiWifi with 802.11x is now in the minds of most consumers. The next generation of faster standards might make headlines.